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{{Short description|Millennium-class cruise ship operated by Celebrity Cruises}}
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| Ship image = Celebrity Constellation (ship, 2002) 001.jpg
| Ship caption = GTS ''Constellation'' at Barbados, 2006
| Ship caption = ''Celebrity Constellation'' in [[IJmuiden]], 2014
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| Ship name = *2002-2008: ''Constellation''
| Ship name = *2002-2007: ''Constellation''
*2008-present: ''Celebrity Constellation''
*2007-present: ''Celebrity Constellation''
| Ship owner = [[Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd.]]
| Ship owner = [[Royal Caribbean Group]]
| Ship operator = [[Celebrity Cruises]]
| Ship operator = [[Celebrity Cruises]]
| Ship registry = *2002–2003: [[Monrovia]], {{flag|Liberia}}
| Ship registry = *2002–2003: [[Monrovia]], {{flag|Liberia}}
*2003–2008: [[Nassau, Bahamas|Nassau]], {{flag|Bahamas|civil}}
*2003–2008: [[Nassau, Bahamas|Nassau]], {{flag|Bahamas|civil}}
*2008 onwards: [[Valletta]], {{flag|Malta|civil}}
*2008–present: [[Valletta]], {{flag|Malta|civil}}
| Ship country = [[Malta]]
| Ship flag = {{shipboxflag|Malta|civil}}
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| Ship builder = [[Chantier de L'Atlantique]], [[St. Nazaire]], [[France]]
| Ship builder = [[Chantier de L'Atlantique]], [[St. Nazaire]], [[France]]
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| Ship in service = 2002-present
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| Ship identification = *[[Call sign]]: 9HJB9
| Ship identification=*[[Maritime call sign|Call sign]]: 9HJB9
*{{IMO Number|9192399}}
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*{{MMSI|249046000}}
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'''GTS ''Celebrity Constellation''''' is a [[Millennium-class cruise ship|''Millennium''-class]] [[cruise ship]] of [[Celebrity Cruises]]. She was originally named '''''Constellation''''', but renamed in May 2007.<ref>{{in lang|sv}} [http://www.faktaomfartyg.se/constellation_2002.htm Fakta om Fartyg: GTS Constellation (2002)], retrieved 7. 11. 2007</ref> Her three sister ships are the [[GTS Infinity|''Celebrity Infinity'']], ''[[Celebrity Summit]]'', and ''[[Celebrity Millennium]].''
'''GTS ''Celebrity Constellation''''' (formerly '''''Constellation''''') is the fourth and final {{Sclass|Millennium|cruise ship}} built for [[Celebrity Cruises]], a subsidiary of [[Royal Caribbean Group]]. She was renamed in May 2007 to add the "Celebrity" prefix,<ref>{{in lang|sv}} [http://www.faktaomfartyg.se/constellation_2002.htm Fakta om Fartyg: GTS Constellation (2002)], retrieved 7. 11. 2007</ref> joining her three sister ships: [[GTS Infinity|''Celebrity Infinity'']], ''[[Celebrity Summit]]'', and ''[[Celebrity Millennium]].''


She was built at the [[Chantiers de l'Atlantique]] shipyard in [[St. Nazaire]], [[France]]. The ship is powered by a [[combined gas and steam|COGES]]<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.geae.com/aboutgeae/presscenter/marine/marine_20021217.html|title=GE Article on Equipment of Millennium Class Cruisers}}</ref> power plant of gas turbines and a steam turbine providing up to 60 megawatts for the electric systems and two 19 MW [[Rolls-Royce plc|Rolls-Royce]]/[[Alstom]] ''MerMaid'' [[azimuth thruster]]s for propulsion. In 2007, an additional diesel engine was fitted as a fuel-saving measure.<ref>[http://publishing.yudu.com/A6y44/NAFeb08/resources/34.htm Installation of Aux Diesel on Millennium and her sisters], retrieved 21 January 2009</ref> The ship can run on any combination of the gas turbines or diesel. In port, she generates electrical power from the diesel.
She was built at the [[Chantiers de l'Atlantique]] shipyard in [[St. Nazaire]], [[France]]. The ship is powered by a [[combined gas and steam|COGES]]<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.geae.com/aboutgeae/presscenter/marine/marine_20021217.html|title=GE Article on Equipment of Millennium Class Cruisers}}</ref> power plant of gas turbines and a steam turbine providing up to 60 megawatts for the electric systems and two 19 MW [[Rolls-Royce plc|Rolls-Royce]]/[[Alstom]] ''MerMaid'' [[azimuth thruster]]s for propulsion. In 2007, an additional diesel engine was fitted as a fuel-saving measure.<ref>[http://publishing.yudu.com/A6y44/NAFeb08/resources/34.htm Installation of Aux Diesel on Millennium and her sisters], retrieved 21 January 2009</ref> The ship can run on any combination of the gas turbines or diesel. In port, she generates electrical power from the diesel.
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During the summer period the ship sails to the [[Mediterranean]], repositioning to the [[Caribbean]] in the winter months.
During the summer period the ship sails to the [[Mediterranean]], repositioning to the [[Caribbean]] in the winter months.


''Celebrity Constellation'' was scheduled to complete an extensive renovation in May 2020.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://cruisefever.net/0804-each-cruise-lines-upgrade-schedule-cruise-ships-2023/|title=Cruise Ship Dry Dock/Upgrade Schedules for Cruise Lines in 2018-2023|website=cruisefever.net|language=en-US|access-date=7 August 2018}}</ref> However, rumour has it that those plans are now on hold, as a result of the business impact from the Covid-19 pandemic, and that Celebrity Constellation and sister ship [[Celebrity Infinity]] are to be sold or leased to Spanish cruise line, [[Pullmantur Cruises|Pulmantur]].
''Celebrity Constellation'' was scheduled to complete an extensive renovation in May 2020.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://cruisefever.net/0804-each-cruise-lines-upgrade-schedule-cruise-ships-2023/|title=Cruise Ship Dry Dock/Upgrade Schedules for Cruise Lines in 2018-2023|website=cruisefever.net|date=4 August 2018 |language=en-US|access-date=7 August 2018}}</ref> However, as a result of the business impact from the Covid-19 pandemic, these plans are delayed until a future unannounced date. Another rumor that ''Celebrity Constellation'' and sister ship ''[[Celebrity Infinity]]'' are to be sold or leased to Spanish cruise line, [[Pullmantur Cruises|Pulmantur]], has been denied<ref>{{Cite web|date=2020-11-28|title=Celebrity Cruises Has No Plans to Offload Ships to Pullmantur|url=https://www.cruisehive.com/celebrity-cruises-has-no-plans-to-offload-ships-to-pullmantur/43618|access-date=2020-12-09|website=Cruise Hive|language=en-US}}</ref> by Celebrity Cruises.

In mid-2021, ''Celebrity Constellation'' was supposed to receive a multi-million dollar refit, but it was postponed until Spring 2024.


== Routes ==
== Routes ==
''Celebrity Constellation'' currently operates in the [[Mediterranean Sea|Mediterranean]] and [[Adriatic Sea|Adriatic]] during the summer seasons and in the [[Persian Gulf]] during the rest of the calendar year. In October 2020, she will reposition to [[Tampa, Florida]] to cruise the [[Caribbean]] and the [[Panama Canal]], the first time Celebrity has operated out of Tampa in 13 years.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://tampabay.com/business/celebrity-cruises-returning-to-port-tampa-bay-late-next-year-20190814/|title=Celebrity Cruises returning to Port Tampa Bay late next year|website=Tampa Bay Times|language=en|access-date=2019-09-13}}</ref>
''Celebrity Constellation'' has operated in the [[Mediterranean Sea|Mediterranean]] and [[Adriatic Sea|Adriatic]] during the summer seasons and in the [[Persian Gulf]] during the rest of the calendar year. In October 2020, she repositioned to [[Tampa, Florida]] to operate [[Caribbean]] and [[Panama Canal]] voyages, marking Celebrity's return to Tampa after a 13-year absence.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.tampabay.com/business/celebrity-cruises-returning-to-port-tampa-bay-late-next-year-20190814/|title=Celebrity Cruises returning to Port Tampa Bay late next year|website=Tampa Bay Times|language=en|access-date=2019-09-13}}</ref>


==Footnotes==
==Footnotes==
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*[https://www.celebritycruises.com/cruise-ships/celebrity-constellation Official website]
*[https://www.celebritycruises.com/cruise-ships/celebrity-constellation Official website]



{{Celebrity Ships}}
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[[Category:Cruise ships]]
[[Category:Ships of Celebrity Cruises|Constellation]]
[[Category:Ships of Celebrity Cruises|Constellation]]
[[Category:Ships built by Chantiers de l'Atlantique]]
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Latest revision as of 19:36, 11 July 2024

Celebrity Constellation
Celebrity Constellation in IJmuiden, 2014
History
Malta
Name
  • 2002-2007: Constellation
  • 2007-present: Celebrity Constellation
OwnerRoyal Caribbean Group
OperatorCelebrity Cruises
Port of registry
BuilderChantier de L'Atlantique, St. Nazaire, France
Yard numberU31
Laid down9 April 2001
Launched31 October 2001
Christened12 May 2002
In service2002–present
Identification
StatusIn service
General characteristics
Class and typeMillennium-class cruise ship
Tonnage90,940 GT[1]
Length965 ft (294 m)[1]
Beam106 ft (32.2 m)[1]
Draft27.3 ft (8.323 m)[1]
Decks13
Installed power
Propulsion2 × 19 MW Rolls-Royce/Alstom Mermaid azimuth thrusters
Speed24 knots (44 km/h; 28 mph)
Capacity2,170 (double occupancy) passengers
Crew999

GTS Celebrity Constellation (formerly Constellation) is the fourth and final Millennium-class cruise ship built for Celebrity Cruises, a subsidiary of Royal Caribbean Group. She was renamed in May 2007 to add the "Celebrity" prefix,[2] joining her three sister ships: Celebrity Infinity, Celebrity Summit, and Celebrity Millennium.

She was built at the Chantiers de l'Atlantique shipyard in St. Nazaire, France. The ship is powered by a COGES[3] power plant of gas turbines and a steam turbine providing up to 60 megawatts for the electric systems and two 19 MW Rolls-Royce/Alstom MerMaid azimuth thrusters for propulsion. In 2007, an additional diesel engine was fitted as a fuel-saving measure.[4] The ship can run on any combination of the gas turbines or diesel. In port, she generates electrical power from the diesel.

During the summer period the ship sails to the Mediterranean, repositioning to the Caribbean in the winter months.

Celebrity Constellation was scheduled to complete an extensive renovation in May 2020.[5] However, as a result of the business impact from the Covid-19 pandemic, these plans are delayed until a future unannounced date. Another rumor that Celebrity Constellation and sister ship Celebrity Infinity are to be sold or leased to Spanish cruise line, Pulmantur, has been denied[6] by Celebrity Cruises.

In mid-2021, Celebrity Constellation was supposed to receive a multi-million dollar refit, but it was postponed until Spring 2024.

Routes

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Celebrity Constellation has operated in the Mediterranean and Adriatic during the summer seasons and in the Persian Gulf during the rest of the calendar year. In October 2020, she repositioned to Tampa, Florida to operate Caribbean and Panama Canal voyages, marking Celebrity's return to Tampa after a 13-year absence.[7]

Footnotes

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  1. ^ a b c d "Celebrity Constellation (9192399)". LR ships in class. Lloyd's Register. Retrieved 7 March 2018.
  2. ^ (in Swedish) Fakta om Fartyg: GTS Constellation (2002), retrieved 7. 11. 2007
  3. ^ "GE Article on Equipment of Millennium Class Cruisers".
  4. ^ Installation of Aux Diesel on Millennium and her sisters, retrieved 21 January 2009
  5. ^ "Cruise Ship Dry Dock/Upgrade Schedules for Cruise Lines in 2018-2023". cruisefever.net. 4 August 2018. Retrieved 7 August 2018.
  6. ^ "Celebrity Cruises Has No Plans to Offload Ships to Pullmantur". Cruise Hive. 28 November 2020. Retrieved 9 December 2020.
  7. ^ "Celebrity Cruises returning to Port Tampa Bay late next year". Tampa Bay Times. Retrieved 13 September 2019.
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